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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources
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Rhodri m. Middle Welsh rod 'wheel; orb' + Middle Welsh ri 'king'.

The name of an 8th C king of Gwynedd, a 9th C king of Gwynedd, and a 10th C king of Deheubarth.

Scotland
Latin
● c1120 Rothri (nom) ESC XXXVI
Wales
Latin
● 1198 Rodri (gen) Pryce-1st no. 8
Middle Welsh
● 1142x1157 Rodri ArchCambIII p. 74
Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Rhodri". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2016, no. 1. http://dmnes.org/2016/1/name/Rhodri.